Ghanaian actor and comedian Funny Face, born Benson Nana Yaw Oduro, delivered a powerful message of hope and resilience during a recent church gathering.
Drawing from his personal experiences, Funny Face opened up about his battle with severe depression and suicidal thoughts, revealing how his faith in God helped him navigate those dark and difficult moments.
Speaking with sincerity, he encouraged the audience to trust in God’s plan, even in the face of adversity. Using his own journey as an example, he urged Ghanaians to surrender their lives to Christ and remain hopeful no matter the challenges they encounter.
“If I say I have seen death and I am alive today, we give God the Glory…I went through serious depression and wanted to commit suicide so if God has delivered me from all my difficulties, then I tell you there is God, believe me.
“I have seen pain and seen suffering. There is God and I have encountered God. I have been to the psychiatric hospital; I’ve spent days in prison…I will tell you that with God we are still fighting and we will be victorious,” he noted.
Funny Face’s mental health struggles have played in the public eyes, with himself narrating his experiences at the psychiatric hospital few times.
Last year, Funny Face was discharged by the District Court at Kasoa Akweley of drunk driving, reckless driving and causing harm when he was granted a GH¢120,000 bail after knocking down four victims with his vehicle on March 24, 2024.
